Registered Nurse - Hem/Onc Triage (Hybrid)

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

5d•$36 - $49•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Hem/Onc Triage provides patient-centered nursing care at Rochester Regional Health’s Lipson Cancer Institute - Linden Oaks. The role begins with 4–6 months of on-site training, after which a hybrid schedule is possible. The nurse assesses patients, uses clinical judgment to respond to priority needs, develops and implements individualized plans of care, educates patients and families, and evaluates and documents patient responses in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse also supports team leadership and professional practice by coordinating care, delegating appropriately, training or precepting new team members, participating in problem-solving and performance improvement, and applying evidence-based practice. The position requires at least five nationally approved contact hours annually, completion of mandatory in-services and health screens, and maintenance of BLS certification. The posted pay range is $36.41–$48.54; individual pay may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, specialty, location, and other position details.

Requirements

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screen data for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
Use clinical judgment to respond to priority patient needs.
Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team and use available resources to address patient and family needs.
Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services based on patient needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
Include the interdisciplinary health team as needed and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Provide care, treatment, and services in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health team while maintaining appropriate nurse-patient relationships.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those for safety, medication administration, and documentation.
Initiate and document education plans for patients and families based on identified learning needs.
Evaluate, communicate, and document patient responses to care; revise plans and documentation as needed.
Ensure patients and families receive and understand education and training suited to their needs and abilities, use the teach-back method, and document appropriately.
Lead care delivery through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership; take responsibility and accountability on the unit or patient care team.
Collaborate with others, demonstrate knowledge of legal aspects of nursing, and delegate appropriate responsibilities to nurses and ancillary staff.
Manage job-related stressors and constructive feedback in intra- and interdepartmental interactions.
Demonstrate flexibility in meeting staffing needs throughout the organization.
Participate in unit-level problem-solving and provide input on protocols, policies, and procedures to the immediate supervisor.
Train or precept new team members on the unit.
Apply evidence-based practice, identify performance-improvement opportunities, and participate in performance-improvement processes.
Submit at least one Clinical Research Utilization form to the Nursing Research Department using a research article from the last five years based on research conducted in the United States.
Complete at least five nationally approved CNE or CEU contact hours per year, complete mandatory in-services and health screens on time, and maintain BLS certification.